{"id":2414,"date":"2023-01-07T23:00:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T23:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/07\/the-best-credit-cards-for-buying-points-and-miles-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-01-07T23:00:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-07T23:00:07","slug":"the-best-credit-cards-for-buying-points-and-miles-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/07\/the-best-credit-cards-for-buying-points-and-miles-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"The best credit cards for buying points and miles – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Editor\u2019s note: This post has been updated with new information.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Truth be told, buying points and miles usually is not a great deal.<\/a> You typically have to buy them in batches of 1,000 or more, and airlines and hotels charge several cents per point or mile you purchase \u2014 usually well above the typical value of points and miles<\/a> that you can expect to achieve when making a redemption.<\/p>\n

But every so often, airline and hotel loyalty programs offer significant discounts or bonuses on purchased points<\/a> that might be well worth it to some customers. This is usually the case if you can get the points for about half the price and have a specific and imminent award redemption in mind. Other times, it can make sense to buy points when you only need a few more before making a redemption for your next vacation.<\/p>\n

If you’re about to make a purchase, these are the best credit cards for buying points and miles. We’ll also highlight which purchases could qualify for bonus points.<\/p>\n

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When it makes sense to buy points and miles<\/h2>\n

While we generally advise against purchasing points and miles, sometimes it\u2019s your last resort.<\/p>\n

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